The White House may hinge on whether Donald Trump won voters in rural Maine
2020
Posted inCommunity
Fine and Functional Art in the River Room at River Arts
River Arts, at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta, will present the works of three artists in the River Room Nov. 5 through Nov. 18. Ceramics, paintings and fiber creations of Monica Tan, Hannah Ineson and C. S. Peterson will be featured in this eclectic show with many items for early holiday shoppers. Ineson (hannahineson.com) […]
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Maine AgrAbility coordinator Carlson recognized by national association
Maine AgrAbility state coordinator Leilani Carlson of Belgrade received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents during the 2020 annual meeting and professional improvement conference held Sept. 28–Oct.1. Carlson was one of several honorees representing the top 1% of the membership selected by their peers and the director of Cooperative Extension. […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine voters make sure their voices are heard
The polls opened Tuesday with long lines in some places, even after record numbers voted by absentee ballot.
Posted inBicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Nov. 4
Nov. 4, 1884: Republican James G. Blaine (1830-1893), a former U.S. House speaker and former U.S. secretary of state from Augusta, loses the U.S. presidential election to the Democratic nominee, New York Gov. Grover Cleveland, after one of the dirtiest presidential campaigns in U.S. history. During the campaign, Cleveland, a bachelor, answered accusations that he […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: A reopening, a closing and a pivot
Speckled Ax plans a new coffee roastery, Cong Tu Bot reopens a wee bit, and MOFGA opens a holiday shop in Freeport.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Smith: Take ‘A Long Journey’ with Manchester’s Mavis Longfellow
The longtime owner of Longfellow’s Greenhouses delights with a book full of her life’s stories.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Asset building key to breaking cycle of poverty
Often-overlooked housing programs and models can help working poor Maine families build the equity they need to weather financial storms.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Vaccine politics will soon replace election politics
The coming fights over cost and access to COVID treatments are guaranteed to displease most Americans.